CD25D mast step
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Martinhilldpo
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CD25D mast step
Selling my CD25D (1982) and I was asked an interesting question by a prospective buyer. My mast is deck stepped and hinged for easy lowering and trailering. My question is whether this was the original design or was the mast originally keel stepped? The guy seemed to think that all 25Ds were originally fitted with keel stepped masts, is he right?
Carpe Diem!
Martin H. Vancouver Island.
Martin H. Vancouver Island.
Re: CD25D mast step
I'm pretty sure it was *not* keel stepped... but I have been wrong before... 
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s/v KAYLA CD28 #318
2012 FLSTC Heritage Classic
Niceville FL
+30° 30' 24.60", -86° 26' 32.10"
"Just because it worked, doesn't mean it works." -me
No shirt + No shorts = No problem!
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Sea Hunt Video
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Re: CD25D mast step
Martin:
As this board will painfully recall, I inspected a lot of Cape Dory 25Ds before settling on S/V Bali Ha'i.
I am 99% confident that no CD25D left the factory with a keel stepped mast. The 1% may be for the lone buyer/sailor who wanted a keel stepped mast installed during construction. Doubtful (that is why I say 1%)
I do not believe CD 25D masts were "hinged" at the mast plate at the factory. I assume some (perhaps several) caretakers over the years have installed a hinged mast plate for ease of removing and securing the mast or just a different updated mast plate with attachments holes, etc.
As this board will painfully recall, I inspected a lot of Cape Dory 25Ds before settling on S/V Bali Ha'i.
I am 99% confident that no CD25D left the factory with a keel stepped mast. The 1% may be for the lone buyer/sailor who wanted a keel stepped mast installed during construction. Doubtful (that is why I say 1%)
I do not believe CD 25D masts were "hinged" at the mast plate at the factory. I assume some (perhaps several) caretakers over the years have installed a hinged mast plate for ease of removing and securing the mast or just a different updated mast plate with attachments holes, etc.
Fair winds,
Roberto
a/k/a Sea Hunt "The Tadpole Sailor"
CDSOA #1097
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Roberto
a/k/a Sea Hunt "The Tadpole Sailor"
CDSOA #1097
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"I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778, as quoted in Naval History and Heritage Command, http://www.history.navy.mil
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Martinhilldpo
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Re: CD25D mast step
Thankyou Roberto, well received. The hinged base plate was installed 2014 so I guess it was a replacement for the original.
Thank you again.
Thank you again.
Carpe Diem!
Martin H. Vancouver Island.
Martin H. Vancouver Island.
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Joe Myerson
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Re: CD25D mast step
Roberto et al are correct. The 25D's mast is stepped to the coach roof, with a post to transfer the weight to the keel. A hinged mast was not original equipment, IMHO.
--Joe
--Joe
Former Commodore, CDSOA
Former Captain, Northeast Fleet
S/V Crème Brûlée, CD 25D, Hull # 80
"What a greate matter it is to saile a shyppe or goe to sea."
--Capt. John Smith, 1627
Former Captain, Northeast Fleet
S/V Crème Brûlée, CD 25D, Hull # 80
"What a greate matter it is to saile a shyppe or goe to sea."
--Capt. John Smith, 1627